Sunday, May 28, 2023

FHS World Language Student Accomplishments

Catching up to share via Laura Evans the accomplishments of FHS world language students:

Congratulations to all of our 2023 @FranklinHS world language scholars who earned the MA Sate Seal of Biliteracy! We are so proud of you! @BiliteracySeal

our 2023 @FranklinHS world language scholars who earned the MA Sate Seal of Biliteracy

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Congratulations to our
@FranklinHS
Latin National Honor Society graduates!
@weareMAJCL

@NationalJCL

Congratulations to our @FranklinHS Latin National Honor Society graduates!

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Congratulations to all
@FranklinHS
National Latin Exam award winners!

Congratulations to all

@FranklinHS

National Latin Exam award winners!

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Congratulations to our
@FranklinHS
Massachusetts Foreign Language Association excellence awards and leadership award winners!

Congratulations to our

@FranklinHS

Massachusetts Foreign Language Association excellence awards and leadership award winners!

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You can help support the Pan Mass Challenge! - Sunday, June 4

Support the Pan Mass Challenge!

I hope this email finds you well and that you're having a great day. I wanted to reach out to you today with some exciting news and a special request for your support.

Beyond my love for crafting delicious chocolate, I am also passionate about supporting causes close to my heart. That's why I wanted to inform you about the upcoming Pan Mass Challenge fundraiser taking place at La Cantina Winery in Franklin, MA.

As a loyal supporter of Wright Old School Chocolate, I value your involvement and wanted to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at this event. By attending, you will not only have a wonderful time but also contribute to a worthy cause.

The Pan Mass Challenge is a renowned charity cycling event that raises funds for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. By participating in this event, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

While I usually share all my news and updates on Instagram and my website, I wanted to give you a heads-up through this email, ensuring you have ample time to mark your calendars and make arrangements to attend.

Your presence at the La Cantina Winery fundraiser will not only provide support but also demonstrate our shared commitment to giving back to our community. Together, we can contribute to this noble cause and make a positive impact.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'll be more than happy to assist you.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing you at La Cantina Winery!

Sincerely,

Peter W. Carlson, Founder

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Wright Old School Chocolate
127 Old West Street
Walpole, MA, 02081
United States

Editors note: I share this and endorse fund raising efforts for the Pan Mass Challenge. The PMC Kids ride happens to be scheduled for Sunday morning, June 4. I annually support a number of Franklin riders in the PMC ride each August. Steve

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Want a lighthouse? "US to give away free lighthouses as GPS makes them unnecessary"

"Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.

The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old.

The development of modern technology, including GPS, means lighthouses are no longer essential for navigation, said John Kelly of the GSA’s office of real property disposition. And while the Coast Guard often maintains aids to navigation at or near lighthouses, the structures themselves are often no longer mission critical.

Yet the public remains fascinated by the evocative beacons, which are popular tourist attractions, beloved local landmarks and the subject of countless photographers and artists, standing lonely but strong against tides and storms, day and night and flashing life-saving beams of light whatever the weather."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/26/us-free-lighthouses-gps

Nobska Point lighthouse, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Photograph: lucky-photographer/Alamy

Preparing for hurricane season 2023: How to organize your finances

"When it comes to preparing for hurricanes, financial readiness is as important as a flashlight with fully charged batteries. Leaving your home can be stressful, but knowing that your personal and financial documents are up to date, in one place, and portable can make a big difference at a tense time. Read on to learn how to identify and organize important papers before a disaster strikes.
Here are some steps to help you get started."

Continue reading the tips for organizing finances ->

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/05/preparing-hurricane-season-2023-how-organize-your-finances

Preparing for hurricane season 2023: How to organize your finances

Saturday, May 27, 2023

FHS Theatre Company scheduled to perform "Get Smart" - June 9 & 10

Still don't have your tickets to Get Smart?

Skip to the front of the line! https://t.co/GkV08Sqe60

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FHS Theatre Company scheduled to perform "Get Smart" - June 9 & 10

Congressman Auchincloss: An update covering the last 2 weeks

LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW

I'm your Representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed. Michelle, Teddy, Grace and I are thrilled to welcome Audrey to the family.

On the Hill

Update on the Debt Ceiling: The United States has always paid its bills on time, and Congress must ensure it continues to. Default would be devastating to the economy broadly and to retirement accounts in particular. It would also undercut American influence globally.

Last week, I joined my Democratic colleagues in the House to sign a discharge petition that would allow for a vote on a clean debt ceiling increase. It would end the game of chicken that is threatening the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, and convincing a handful of moderate Republicans to join remains the best option. More likely, at the time of writing, is that President Biden and Speaker McCarthy negotiate a deal that Congress then votes on.

Economic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party: Last week, I participated in a hearing on economic competition with China. I spoke about the need to ensure high-quality math education, promote basic research, and improve our business and investment environment. Our economic competitiveness agenda should not aim for heavy-handed industrial policy, but rather to invest in the basics of education, science, infrastructure, and streamlined government. If we can execute, then we need not fear China's hold on the economic future. We will build it ourselves.

Asserting Congressional Authority: I recently spoke on the House floor about my bipartisan bill, the Power of the Mint Act. The Federal Reserve and the Treasury have been considering issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), a crypto proposal. My bill pumps the brakes and makes it clear that any administration would need congressional approval to mint a CBDC.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers Hearing: This week, I spoke about lowering prescription drug prices at the House Oversight Committee's hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). PBMs are the middlemen of prescription drugs. I outlined how Congress must enact comprehensive reform aimed at PBMs to meaningfully lower costs for American families and support community pharmacists. Piecemeal legislation would just squeeze the balloon, when the objective must be to pop the gross-to-net bubble.

Affordable Housing: The cost of housing is the biggest problem facing Massachusetts. I sat down with the North Star Reporter to discuss my approach.

On the federal level, I am working to support supply-side solutions that expand the availability of housing, particularly through the low-income housing tax credit. We must build all types of housing, including single family, multi-family, mixed use, and accessory dwelling units. This all-of-the-above approach will drive down housing costs across the market and provide much needed relief to homebuyers.

Make your voice heard → Do you think building more housing is a priority?

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Around the Fourth

Congressional Art Competition: Congratulations to Angela Nie of Newton North High School for winning this year's Congressional Art Competition. Scores of students and parents gathered at the Attleboro Arts Museum to view each others' work and to celebrate the judges' top picks. Angela's painting was selected from more than 60 pieces of local artwork that were submitted for this year's competition and will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol building. This year, the judging panel included Mim Brooks Fawcett of the Attleboro Arts Museum, Seline Smith of the New Art Center in Newton, and Robin Wessman, a painter from Sharon.

Brookline's AAPI Heritage Day: I celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Brookline's First Annual AAPI Heritage Day. Teddy and I enjoye`d seeing dance, puppet shows, and more.

Our country is made stronger through the contributions and experiences of the AAPI community. Especially in an era of tension with the Chinese Communist Party, we must not allow competition overseas to incite bigotry at home.

Academy Night: I am hosting a Virtual Military Service Academy Night on June 5th from 7:00PM to 8:15PM. My staff and I, along with representatives from the five United States Service Academies, will provide information on the Congressional nomination process and what it's like to attend a U.S. Service Academy. If you are interested in joining, please register here.

Onwards,

Jake

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Sunday, May 28, 2023

FHS World Language Student Accomplishments

You can help support the Pan Mass Challenge! - Sunday, June 4

Support the Pan Mass Challenge!

Franklin's Neighbor Brigade: We Need Your Support!

Want a lighthouse? "US to give away free lighthouses as GPS makes them unnecessary"

Preparing for hurricane season 2023: How to organize your finances

Saturday, May 27, 2023

FHS Theatre Company scheduled to perform "Get Smart" - June 9 & 10

Congressman Auchincloss: An update covering the last 2 weeks

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